Josh Franks of Chicago plays the role of a disc jockey during the production of Pop Fusion at Six Flags.Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Cast members wait to go on during the production of "Pop Fusion" at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.photos by Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comPop Fusion cast members Jessica Garrett, left, of Mt Zion and Nicole Miceli of Lisle put on makeup before the production of Pop Fusion at Six Flags amusement park in Gurnee.

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The actors rehearsed 40 hours a week for four weeks to perfect the show. About 400 different costume items had to be made by hand; the set designed; the lighting and sound configures.

The show drew about 2,000 people the first day.

"The technicians are kind of the unsung heroes of the show," said entertainment manager Kristopher Jones. "We have six amazing technicians a day -- nine people total who work backstage, work the follow spots, work the lights and the sound, and if they do everything correctly, you never know they exist."

At season's end the cast and crew will have put on more than 600 shows, four each day. Six Flags shows have produced some great talent. "American Idol" stars Tanisa Wilson, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini all previously performed at Six Flags locations in the U.S.

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